Cohousing-L Mailing List: Owner built, alternative, inexpensive...

[Rhea Richmond (honeysuckles]

I thought at least a couple of you might be interested in Enertia homes.  (I
have nothing to do with them, just discovered them after they came up on an
alternative construction list.)  Enertia sells kits for solid wood homes
that use an envelope (and double wall north and south) to reduce heating &
cooling needs.  These homes are attractive, cost less, and can be owner
built.  Mind you, the kit is for the shell, with the buyer providing those
items they can get from their local building supply such as windows and
doors.  Then the owner finishes the inside on their own.  I've been reading
over their site for the past three days, and it just occurred to me today
that this might be a good solution to lower housing prices in Cohousing.  I
think they also mention on their site than when mutliples are purchased they
reduce the price.  And for those who are concerned with looks, these are
attractive homes.  And Hans, I know you wouldn't want kits shipped to
Australia.  ; )  They sell the house plans too.

Here's the website:
http://www.enertia.com/

Rhea
still in Alaska, still thinking about cohousing : )


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